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HP Reverb G2 Omnicept

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HP Reverb G2 Omnicept
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype PC VR (Enterprise)
Platform Windows Mixed Reality, SteamVR
Creator HP
Price $1,249
Website https://www.hp.com
System
CPU Host PC dependent
GPU NVIDIA RTX 2060+ (rec)
Storage
Display
Display 2 x 2.89" LCD
Resolution 4320 x 2160 (2160 x 2160 per eye)
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)
Eye Tracking Tobii (with pupillometry)
Audio
Microphone Yes
Connectivity
Connectivity DisplayPort 1.3, USB 3.0
Ports DisplayPort, USB
Device
Weight 550g
Sensors Eye tracking, pupillometry, heart rate (PPG), face camera
Input Windows MR controllers


The HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition is an enterprise-focused virtual reality head-mounted display developed by HP with integrated biometric sensors. Released in 2021 at $1,249, the Omnicept Edition builds on the Reverb G2's high-resolution 2160 x 2160 per eye display with Tobii eye tracking with pupillometry, heart rate monitoring via PPG sensors, and face tracking camera. The HP Omnicept platform enables cognitive load measurement, attention analysis, and foveated rendering, making it ideal for training assessment, research, and enterprise VR applications.[1]

History and Development

Omnicept Platform

HP developed the Omnicept sensor platform for enterprise cognitive insights.

2021 Release

Released alongside the standard Reverb G2 as the enterprise variant.

Biometric Focus

First consumer-priced VR headset with integrated heart rate and cognitive load measurement.

Design and Hardware

Display System

  • Panel Size: 2 x 2.89 inches
  • Resolution: 2160 x 2160 per eye (4320 x 2160 total)
  • Refresh Rate: 90 Hz
  • Technology: LCD with Pulse Backlight

Field of View

  • Horizontal: 98 degrees
  • Vertical: 114 degrees

Audio

  • Valve-designed off-ear speakers
  • Spatial audio
  • 3.5mm jack

Tobii Eye Tracking

Specifications

  • Integrated Tobii eye tracking
  • Combined gaze vector (3D)
  • Left/right eye combined output

Pupillometry

  • Pupil size measurement
  • Cognitive load indicator
  • Attention metrics

Foveated Rendering

  • GPU load reduction
  • Improved image quality at gaze point
  • Rendering optimization

Biometric Sensors

Heart Rate (PPG)

  • Photoplethysmography sensor
  • Real-time heart rate monitoring
  • Stress and arousal indicators

Face Camera

  • Facial expression capture
  • Lip tracking
  • Social presence data

Cognitive Load

  • AI-powered measurement
  • Eye tracking + PPG inputs
  • 45-second calibration
  • Real-time output

HP Omnicept Platform

SDK Features

  • Biometric data access
  • Unity and Unreal integration
  • Enterprise deployment tools

Use Cases

  • Training assessment
  • Attention analysis
  • User research
  • Therapy and wellness

Tracking

Inside-Out

  • 4 tracking cameras
  • Windows Mixed Reality
  • 6 degrees of freedom
  • Gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer

Specifications

Specification Details
Display 2 x 2.89" LCD
Resolution 2160 x 2160 per eye
Total Resolution 4320 x 2160
Refresh Rate 90 Hz
FOV 98° H / 114° V
Eye Tracking Tobii + pupillometry
Heart Rate PPG sensor
Face Tracking Camera
Cognitive Load AI measurement
Tracking Inside-out (4 cameras)
Weight 550g
Price $1,249

See Also

References